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unworthy
unworthy /ʌnˈwɜːði $ -ɜːr-/ adjective formal
 Word Family: noun: worth, worthlessness, worthy, unworthiness; adjective: worth, worthless, worthwhile, worthyunworthy
1. not deserving respect, attention etc
    unworthy of
    an idea that’s unworthy of serious consideration
2. unworthy behaviour, attitudes etc are not acceptable from someone who is respected or who has an important job
    unworthy of
    a suggestion that’s unworthy of someone who hopes to become President
—unworthiness noun [uncountable]